Dr. Juliana Ballard is a native of New Jersey
but has lived in beautiful Virginia for the past 18 years.
She received her Animal Science degree in1987 and completed her
undergraduate work at George Mason University. Dr. Ballard
worked as a licensed veterinary technician for 9 years prior to
entering veterinary school. She graduated Summa cum Laude
from the VMRCVM in 1996 and has since worked at Cave Spring
Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Ballard strives to provide the utmost in
care and compassion for both her patients and their owners.
Juliana also enjoys working with youth in both church and school
groups to educate them about the responsibilities of pet ownership
and the opportunities open to them within the field of veterinary
medicine.
As a companion animal practitioner, she is
also a member of the following organizations:
American Animal Hospital Association
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Ballard has previously served as
continuing education chair, board member
and Secretary/Treasurer of the Roanoke Valley Veterinary
Medical Association.
Dr. Ballard spends time with her husband,
Terry, her two children, her cat, Orangie and dog, Clyde. She
enjoys camping, gardening, reading and endlessly renovating her old
house. When not at work, she can usually be found cheering on
the sidelines at soccer games or in the stands at softball games.